does anyone know any good motorcycle mechanics in the area that can work on older bikes for relatively inexpensive.

5/21/2007 2:37:09 PM

pagin Igor

5/21/2007 6:42:35 PM

Toxic customs

5/22/2007 5:35:09 PM

team powersports for all your yamaha needs

5/22/2007 5:51:46 PM

Madison off of Capital for Suzuki/Kawasaki

5/23/2007 11:53:25 AM

i have a '75 honda and have taken it to 2 places before, everyone there scratched their heads b/c none of them have worked on older bikes and after spending a fist full of money it still acts up enough to not be reliable.

5/24/2007 7:25:38 PM

What all is it doing? (Spitting spuddering,backfiring,cuttin off ect ect)?

5/24/2007 7:57:26 PM

pretty surprised Igor hasn't chimed in here yet... btw, post what model, year, make of bike + problem.

5/24/2007 8:05:40 PM

Igor is in europe banging Hoes and drinkin beers

5/24/2007 8:27:45 PM

this nigga is back from china, what the problem is?

5/24/2007 8:37:20 PM

^ how was your trip?

5/24/2007 9:21:28 PM

75' honda cb750 it was hard to start cold but once it warmed up it seemed to get better about it but about 2 weeks ago it stalled out but i was able to getit started again and it happened again and i was able to get it started again but it wont start at all now. if i give it some gas while i kick it it will sound like its trying to turn over but wont. it has ignition button but that stoped working about a week after i took it to a shop about 6 months ago. when its running the engine sounds fine so i doubt it is too complicated.

5/25/2007 3:36:57 PM

sounds like either the plugs are fouled, no start condition, and/or the carbs need cleaning/adjustment for the rough running

5/25/2007 5:48:35 PM

tr00 tr00

5/25/2007 7:43:20 PM

so any shop recomendations for a older bike like mine

5/26/2007 6:23:29 PM

toxic!

5/26/2007 7:03:18 PM

im still in europe so no butterknifing for me. 69 is def gonna be your best bet and he accepts cash, ckincken wings and beer either way.

^î cant believe you are still referring that paul sr. wannabe, that fool need to stick to his swingarms

5/29/2007 8:30:31 PM

Yea him and his nig arms be killin it but he does know alot about these older bikes

5/30/2007 6:18:48 PM

Just inherited a 1996 Yamaha Virago 1100. It won't crank, but I can pop the clutch and make it run. When it ran, it was rought and cut out quickly, probably hasn't been riden in 6 months. Anyone know someone dependable that would want to take a look at it, or a place to take it? Is powersports in garner the best place?

7/7/2007 6:52:58 PM

just put a battery in it maybe?

7/7/2007 7:46:36 PM

Ha, thanks for the advice, took the battery out and charged it, that didn't work so bought a new one and replaced spark plugs, no dice.

7/8/2007 4:17:39 PM

can you hear the starter relay clicking? do you otherwise have power from the battery (lights, etc.)?

7/8/2007 4:51:17 PM

Yes, the first time or two I try it the engine almost starts to turn over, then it just clicks. After that it just continues to click if I try to start it again.

7/8/2007 9:06:41 PM

all your connections good?

7/8/2007 9:14:31 PM

try to jump it off a car

7/8/2007 9:25:00 PM

^ and then go lookin for a new cdi box



check the battery voltage on the terminals, then at the block and starter, if the battery checks out good


to break it down a little simpler:

1: check directly on the battery posts, crank it, bad > replace battery, voltage good >
2: check on the wire terminals on the battery, crank it, bad > clean terminals, good>
3: check from positive terminal to engine block, crank it, bad > check grounds, good>
4: check from hot solenoid terminal to block, crank it, bad> check wire and connections, good>
5. check to starter side of solenoid to block, crank it, bad> replace solenoid, good>
6. check from block to starter terminal, bad, check wire from solenoid, good> take off starter and check brushes

[Edited on July 9, 2007 at 11:27 AM. Reason : and get a service manual with a good wiring diagram]

[Edited on July 9, 2007 at 11:27 AM. Reason : you should be lookin for about 11.5 volts, below 11 is bad, ]

7/9/2007 11:26:42 AM